In the sixth episode of the Abtal podcast, host Reem Abulleil is joined by Egyptian distance swimmer Marwan El Kamash, who is getting ready to compete in his third Olympic Games this summer.
Since he moved to the United States more than 12 years ago to study and swim at the University of South Carolina, El Kamash has gone to extreme lengths to not only susta ... Show More
Apr 2024
Safiya Al Sayegh on blazing a trail for UAE women in professional cycling
In the seventh episode of the Abtal podcast, host Reem Abulleil is joined by UAE’s first female professional cyclist, Safiya Al Sayegh. A multiple-time national champion and a time trial bronze medallist at the Under 23 Asian Championships, Al Sayegh has made rapid strides in the ... Show More
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Apr 2024
Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam on making the most of his second chance
In the eighth episode of the Abtal podcast, host Reem Abulleil is joined by Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam, who is getting ready to compete in his second Olympics this summer. Boukhiam is the first Moroccan or Arab surfer to qualify for the Championship Tour, which is the highest ... Show More
55m 28s
Jun 2024
Lebanese trap shooter Ray Bassil on what it takes to make it to four Olympic Games
The Abtal podcast is back with a fresh batch of exciting episodes, featuring three incredible Arab athletes who are on their way to the Olympics. In this episode, host Reem Abulleil is joined by Lebanese trap shooter Ray Bassil, who is gearing up for her fourth consecutive Olympi ... Show More
38m 24s
Nov 2025
101. “Work Hard and Luck Will Chase You” - Nourelhoda Arafa, Egyptian national rower and The Mettleset’s very own on the road to LA28
Today’s episode of The Mettleset Podcast is brought to you by New Balance 👟This week, we’re turning the mic inward to one of our own, Nourelhoda Arafa, Egyptian national rower and record holder, and Olympic hopeful.At 13, she picked up rowing for the first time. By 15, she was c ... Show More
55m 54s
Nov 2022
Exploring Hidden Depth With A Lebanese Freediving Champ
On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast, our host Lynn meets one of Lebanon’s deepest women! A freediving champion with two national records, Pamela Saghbini tells you all about what differentiates freediving from other water sports, the life skills it equips you with, and the ... Show More
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